The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-03-17

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too. But he made me promise that, if he left
me his fortune, I'd never, never-so help me
God-never share 1t with any man or woman
that loved. didn't think it would be hard
to keep that promise then, Mr.. Hamlhn, for
was very poor and hedn't friend nor liy-
ing bein' that was kind to me but him."
"But you've as good as broken your prom
Jack money! as know" lss5aslt9 ..'.
"Only what made myself Listen to me,
Mr.. Hamlin. When Jack proposed to me, ]
offered him about what kalkilated could
earn myself. When he went away, and was
sick and Ia trouble, came here and took this
hotel. knew that by hard work could
make il pay. Don't laugh at me, please. /
did work hard, and did make it pay-witheht
takin one cent Of the fortin' And all /
made, worlsin' by night and day, ! gave 10
him. l did, Mr.. Hamlin. i amt so hard to
him as you think, though might be kinder,
know" . '.'
Mr.. Hamlin rose, deliberately resumed his
coat, watch, hat and overcoat When he was
completely dressed again no turned to Peg
do you mean to say that you've been givin'
ell the money you made here to this Al first
class chelubims" .. .s IsH..i
ayes; but he didn't know where got il.
Oh. Mr.. Hamlin! he didn't know that" ur
"Do understand you, that he's bin buck
ing agin faro with the money that you raised
on hash' And you maxim the hashsa g.
ARut he didn't know that, He wouldn't
hev took it if I'd told him." ..-.: 81
aNo, he'd .hey died fust!" said Mr.. Hamlin
gravely. "Why, he's that sensitive-is Jack
Folinsbee-that it nearly kills him to take
money even of me. But where does this
angel reside when he isn't fightin' the tiger,
and IS SO to speak, visible to the walked eyer
"He-he-stops here" said Peg, with al
awkward blush.
Il see. Might ] ask the number of his
room-or should be a-disturbing him in
his meditaiicusg' continued Jack Hasniin,-
with grave politeness. ~
.FQh then you'll promise' And you'll talk
to him, and make him promise"
"Of course, said Hamlin quietly. BE.
"And you'll remember he's sick-vcry sick,
baps Id better go with your 49,.
an find it, -. 90.
"And you won't be too hard on hint" .
an I've father TO- him." said Hamlin de.
mpre,y, as he opened the door and stepped
into the han, But he hesitated moment,
and then turned and gravely held out his
hand. Peg took it timidly. He did not seen,
quite in earnest; and his black eyes, yaiply
questioned, indicated nothing, Rvt be- shook
her hand warmly, and the next moment was
gone: - II. ".-.
He found the reem with no difficulty. A
faint cough from within, and a qucrulous
protest, answered his knock. Mr.. Hamlin
entered without further ceremony. A sick.
ening smell Of drugs, palpable fayog If
stale dissipation, and the wasssd AgurA a
Jack Folilishee, half dressed, extended upon
the bed. greeted him Mr.. Hamlip was far
On instant startled. There were hollow cir
Giles round the sick mans eyes; there was
palsy IN his trembling limbs; there was disso
luton in his feverish breath, e. .,
"What's ups" he asked huskily and nerv.
ously. GLIB.
I Il am, and want you 10 get UP too"
II can't, Jack, I'm regularly done up"
He reached his shaking hand toward a glass
half filled with suspicious, pungent smelling
liquid; but Mr.. Hamlin stayed it.
"Do you want to get back that 1000 you
lostg"
eyes" -r... '..
"Well, get up, and marry that woman
down stairs" 49,. So. 81. ...|
Falinsbee laughed half Historically, half
sardonically. '..'
"She won't give it to me-"
"No; but will" .r......r.,r
"Youl" 49,.
ayes" "-..... ~' .-...l
Folinshee, with an attempt at reckless
laugh, rose, trembling and with difficulty. to
his swollen feet. HaInlin eyed him narrow
ly, and then babe him lie down again. ITO
morrow will do, he said, and then" - s
eff don't"
@If you DON'T" responded Hamlip, "why,
I'll just wade in and cut you outl" ~-.'-'.
But on the morrow Mr.. Hamlin was spared
that possible act of disloyalty; for, in tho
night, the already besi:ating spirit of. Mr.
Jack Folinsbee took flight on the wings Of
the southeast storm When or how it hap
pened, NOBODY knew Whether this last ex-
element, and the near prospect Of rnatri-
mony, or whether an overdose of anodyne
had FASTENED his end, was never known. I
only know that when they came to awaken
him the next morning the best that was left
- L.,
boy lke--looked up coldly at the
fearful eyes of Peg Moffat ut
serves me right, it's a judgment, I" she said In
a low whisper to Jack Hamlin; afor God
knew that I'd brpkea my word, and wilied
all my property to him. ...f..- .t
She did not long survive MIN. Whether
Mr.. Hamlin ever clothed with action the sus-
gestion indicated In his speech to the ia,pented
jack that night is not of record. He was
always her friend, and on her demise became
her executor. But the bulk of her property
was left to distant relation Of handsome
Jack Folinsbee, and 50 passed out Of the con.
troll Of Red Dog forever, 9 !
Tho Beggars of London.
Perhaps the most obstinately persever-
ing solicitors, who accept no denial and
are stolidly insensible to rebuff, arc the
squalid females with couple of children,
one generally in arms, and both, IL report
speak truth, In most cases hired for the
day Their stock in trade usually consists
of a few faded flowers-lavendcr in autumn
or half dozen pencils; and as they in
variably frequent the streets where the
absence Of shops deprives their victim Of
any possible place of refuge, a lady walk
ing without escort, especially when carry
ing bag or portmosnaie, has no chance
with them. Others, somewhat more re-
specially attired, arc provided with has
kets containing an assortment Of cuffs,
collars or knitted gloves, according to the
season, and lie in wait for any carriage
that may chance to stop while card or
message is being delivered, accompanying
the display of their wares with the never
failing professional whine. isAlsuE ~
Some years ago, passing along sGrosve
nor street, noticed a brougham standing
in front of o house near Bond street, i'm
which sat q, lady, evidently awaiting the
return of friend who had just gone in
At the door of the carriage stout, red
faced female had taken mp her post, and
Notwithstanding repeated refusals ON the
part OF the occupant, persisted i'm thrust
ing her basket through the open window,
until the lady, annoyed by her importm,i-